Perceptions of the school self-evaluation process: the case of Abu Dhabi |
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| Authors: | Rida Blaik Hourani David Litz |
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| Institution: | Emirates College for Advanced Education, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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| Abstract: | The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) has initiated educational change and school improvements. As part of the school reform agenda, ADEC has introduced school self-evaluation-Irtiqaa (SSE-Irtiqaa). This research probes the effectiveness of school administrators (SAs), including principals, vice principals, academic principals, and heads of faculty, and their perceptions of the implications and implementation of SSE-Irtiqaa. The study also intends to improve school quality and help benchmark Abu Dhabi public schools with international academic standards, by tracing challenges faced during the SSE-Irtiqaa process. Public SAs are the participants of this study. This research is an exploratory case study that employed a qualitative research tool. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 14 administrators representing 6 public schools in Abu Dhabi. Findings and recommendations shed light on the areas and paths of development required to facilitate and improve the SSE-Irtiqaa process. |
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| Keywords: | School self-evaluation Irtiqaa school performance standards school management and leadership Abu Dhabi |
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